Travel Insurance

Cheap travel insurance for backpackers, students and travellers

Get your travel insurance from New Zealand's student travel expert - STA Travel.

STA Travel and QBE Insurance, two of New Zealand’s most reputable and trusted travel and insurance companies have come together to offer a range of international travel insurance options to suit all travellers.

STA Travel has two of the best online travel insurance policies for you to compare and buy online now.

TRAVEL LITE is a cheap travel insurance policy that is open to all New Zealand travellers under 69 years old - great for covering the essentials at a super-low price.

BLUE is our travel insurance plan exclusive to New Zealand travellers under 26 years old - perfect for students and young backpackers on a tight budget.

Travel Lite - International Travel Insurance

For anyone under 69 years old looking for a cheap travel insurance solution.

Want cheap travel insurance that still provides a reasonable level of cover?  Travel Lite is STA Travel's low cost travel insurance policy that covers missed flight connections, emergency baggage, or the resulting internet use and telephone calls. 

Travel Lite travel insurance is available for anyone under the age of 69 years.

Travel Lite travel insurance is only available to buy online, click below for more information or to quote and buy your travel insurance instantly online.

Blue - International Travel Insurance

For New Zealand youth travellers, backpackers and students under 26 years old.  

So you're not old, rich or feeble?  We know that you don't have much dosh and what you do have you want to spend having a great time so we have come up with a cheap travel insurance option that still gives you the essential protection for the things that you want to do, such as cover for most amateur sporting activities like scuba diving or bungy jumping. 

This travel insurance policy is specially designed for youth students and backpackers looking for a cheap travel insurance deal with a trusted provider. 

Blue travel insurance is only available to buy online, just click below for more information or to or to quote and buy your travel insurance instantly online.

Please Note

The STA Travel Blue and Travel Lite policies are only available online and differ to what is available through our STA Travel branch network.

Travellers who are not residents of New Zealand can not buy travel insurance online. However, you cantravel insurance at one of our branches or by phoning 0800 474 400.

Normal (underwriting) acceptance criteria apply on all policies.

STA Travel New Zealand recommends you read the product disclosure statement and policy wording before purchasing your travel insurance.

Need to make a claim?

Claims can be lodged 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from overseas, within Australia or when you return home to New Zealand. Just click the link below to download a travel insurance claims form.